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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.47, 740.21 and 146.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.47, 740.21 and 146.81 is: 220.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.47 : 740.21 = 146.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.47/740.21 = 146.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.47x = 740.21 × 146.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.47x = 108,670.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,670.23/493.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.22

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